Product Description
CR125 steering stabilizer for your Honda CR 125: this page covers the 1989 bikes and shows a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp from Scott's Performance. Honda CR 125 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-4551-00 (about 1.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the Honda CR 125 (1989)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this CR 125 listing
Scott's lists 5 kit generations for the CR 125: 1985-1988, 1989, 1991-1994, 1995-1997, 2002-2007. This page covers 1989. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1991-1994 uses DS-4551-00; 1985-1988 uses DS-UM-2427-45; 1995-1997 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds. Part DS-4551-00 is also used on 220 other Scott's models, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone.
Technical Details
- Fits: Honda CR 125, 1989
- Also searched as: CR125 stabilizer, CR 125 stabilizer, CR125 steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Honda CR 125 | 1989
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the CR 125?
If you do not have a Scott's stabilizer yet, pick a complete kit. If you already own one, a mount kit only moves it to this bike.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your CR 125. Scott's says some bikes need different bars when the crossbar sits too low.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1989 Honda CR 125?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1989 Honda CR 125. Pick the one you want from the Kit menu on this page. A complete kit has everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike; a mount kit only is for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. The kit guide has a chooser table.
What is the part number for a CR125 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1989 Honda CR 125:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
1 option on this page, such as a bar clamp only, has no part number listed by Scott's, so it is not shown here.
Does a Scott's CR125 steering damper kit come with the mounts?
The complete kit does. Scott's lists a complete kit as the one with everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike, and a mount kit only as the part for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. Both are options for the 1989 Honda CR 125 on this page.
What does a CR125 steering stabilizer do?
Honda CR 125 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the CR125 the same as on other bikes?
Almost always. The stabilizer is part 4200-00, and the mount is the part that changes from bike to bike. See the Scott's 4200-00 stabilizer.
Can I move my Scott's stabilizer to a 1989 Honda CR 125?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1989 Honda CR 125, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Honda CR 125?
A tank slapper is a fast side to side shake of the handlebars. Our guides explain what causes it and how to decide whether you need a stabilizer: tank slappers, speed wobble and head shake and do you need a steering stabilizer.
Will a Scott's steering stabilizer fit my Honda CR 125?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1989 of the Honda CR 125. Choose your year in the fitment bar and match the part number on the kit to your bike. Part numbers are explained in the kit guide.
How do I set the damping on a CR125 steering stabilizer?
Scott's says its off-road units damp as the bars turn away from center and let them return freely. Scott's also says the damping is adjustable, including while riding. The install guide covers settings.
How do I service a Scott's CR125 steering stabilizer?
Scott's says to treat it like suspension, with an occasional oil change depending on how hard you ride. See the service guide.
